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October 8, 2025

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Country tunes in Coulonge

CALEB NICKERSON MANSFIELD April 12, 2018 On Thursday evening, the folks in Fort Coulonge were treated to the musical talents of a young Acadian singer/songwriter.

Crash claims Gatineau woman’s life

CALEB NICKERSON QUYON April 10, 2018 A young woman from Gatineau was killed after her vehicle crashed on Hwy. 148 outside Quyon in the wee

Spelling bees buzz to Quyon

Donald Teuma-Castelletti QUYON April 14-15, 2018 Young spelling aficionados from across the Municipality of Pontiac filled the Quyon Library over the weekend, testing their wits

Firefighters fundraise for quality of life

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CALUMET ISLAND April 14, 2018 An annual firefighters’ dance filled the municipal hall on Calumet Island Saturday night, where the mission that evening

ESSC grads host second volleyball tournament

Donald Teuma-Castelletti MANSFIELD April 14, 2018 Upcoming graduates from the high school in Mansfield decided to fundraise for their end-of-year meal, by serving up volleyballs

Pontiac Quad Club hosts first outdoor show

Donald Teuma-Castelletti LITCHFIELD April 14, 2018 ATV’s, wood carvings, crafts and much more collided at the Pontiac Quad Club on Saturday, marking the beginning of

TransporAction holds AGM

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY April 12, 2018 On April 12, the TransporAction board of directors held their annual general meeting at their office in Campbell’s

Shawville’s minor hockey hall of fame 2017-18

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE April 15, 2018 Players and their families from the Shawville District Minor Hockey Association (SDMHA) gathered at the Shawville Lions’ Hall Sunday

Country tunes in Coulonge

CALEB NICKERSON MANSFIELD April 12, 2018 On Thursday evening, the folks in Fort Coulonge were treated to the musical talents of a young Acadian singer/songwriter. Amélie Hall is from Tracadie-Sheila in northern New Brunswick and is an up-and-coming figure in

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Crash claims Gatineau woman’s life

CALEB NICKERSON QUYON April 10, 2018 A young woman from Gatineau was killed after her vehicle crashed on Hwy. 148 outside Quyon in the wee hours of April 10. The 26-year-old, along with her passenger, a 27-year-old Otter Lake man,

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Spelling bees buzz to Quyon

Donald Teuma-Castelletti QUYON April 14-15, 2018 Young spelling aficionados from across the Municipality of Pontiac filled the Quyon Library over the weekend, testing their wits in a new competition for the area. In the first Pontiac Spelling Bee, children competed

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Firefighters fundraise for quality of life

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CALUMET ISLAND April 14, 2018 An annual firefighters’ dance filled the municipal hall on Calumet Island Saturday night, where the mission that evening was more than just cutting some rug. Close to 200 people joined the first responders

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ESSC grads host second volleyball tournament

Donald Teuma-Castelletti MANSFIELD April 14, 2018 Upcoming graduates from the high school in Mansfield decided to fundraise for their end-of-year meal, by serving up volleyballs to cut costs for serving up their plates. Students from école secondaire Sieur de Coulonge

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Pontiac Quad Club hosts first outdoor show

Donald Teuma-Castelletti LITCHFIELD April 14, 2018 ATV’s, wood carvings, crafts and much more collided at the Pontiac Quad Club on Saturday, marking the beginning of a new event in the area. Welcoming over 15 vendors, the club held their first

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TransporAction holds AGM

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY April 12, 2018 On April 12, the TransporAction board of directors held their annual general meeting at their office in Campbell’s Bay. The organization is a non-profit formed in 2004 to offer accessible transportation to the

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Shawville’s minor hockey hall of fame 2017-18

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE April 15, 2018 Players and their families from the Shawville District Minor Hockey Association (SDMHA) gathered at the Shawville Lions’ Hall Sunday afternoon, for a new take on their end-of-year awards. In an effort to consolidate the

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Lutte contre l’homophobie et la transphobie

GOUV. DU QUÉBEC Communiqué GATINEAU Le 4 avril 2018 Le gouvernement du Québec octroie 45 000 $ à l’organisme Jeunesse Idem pour l’appuyer dans la lutte contre l’homophobie et la transphobie ainsi que pour favoriser la pleine reconnaissance des personnes

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Grands Prix santé et sécurité du travail

CNESST Communiqué GATINEAU Le 28 mars 2018 La Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST) a dévoilé le lauréat des Grands Prix santé et sécurité du travail, classe Organismes publics, dans la

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SADC Community Event - Ile-du-Grand-Calumet

SADC Community Event - Ile-du-Grand-Calumet

October 9, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.

Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!

Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.

Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !

Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!

Meet the Candidates: Pontiac East

Meet the Candidates: Pontiac East

October 9, 2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 9th, Hursty’s in Shawville.

This event is for residents of Alleyn-et-Cawood, Otter Lake, Thorne, Shawville, Clarendon, Bristol and Portage-du-Fort.

11 Oct

Thanks Giving Bristol Market

October 11, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Come to the annual Bristol Market Thanksgiving Popup on Oct 11 from 10am – 2pm!
Find produce, art, baking, preserves, and so much more!
Over 20 local vendors
Live music by local artist Doug Nicholson
Raffle for vendor products
Hot drinks & warm food
Located at Coronation Hall Cider Mills – 206 ch. River, Bristol

Salon virtuel de l'emploi du Pontiac - 5e édition - Virtual Pontiac Job Fair - 5th Edition

Salon virtuel de l'emploi du Pontiac - 5e édition - Virtual Pontiac Job Fair - 5th Edition

October 15, 2025
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
C’est avec plaisir que le Carrefour Jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac (CJEP) vous invite à bénéficier de son important évènement virtuel de recrutement ce prochain 15 octobre 2025, de 13h00 à 17h00.  Profitez de cette parfaite occasion d’accéder à nos réseaux pour combler vos besoins en main-d’œuvre – tous secteurs confondus, et ce, gratuitement.
Le Salon de l’emploi est une importante opportunité dans notre communauté et pour les entreprises du Pontiac. Chaque année, l’évènement facilite l’embauche dans plus de 30 entreprises locales en offrant des centaines d’opportunités d’emplois locaux. Un beau partenariat grâce à votre participation!
Encore cet automne, le CJEP compte surpasser ce succès en adaptant l’approche aux besoins des entreprises et des chercheurs d’emplois. Pour cette raison, le CJEP maintien le format virtuel tel qu’exprimé par la grande majorité de nos entreprises participantes et partenaires lors des derniers sondages. Cette technologie facilite la démarche pour tous en limitant les déplacements et en maximisant l’utilisation du temps. Notez que le CJEP offre la formation et le soutien technique de ce processus sur la plateforme REMO du CJEP.
De plus, le CJEP est là pour vous supporter et vous offre un accompagnement gratuit dans la rédaction des offres d’emplois, ce qui vous simplifiera le travail préparatif lié au Salon.
Le CJEP crée une synergie communautaire en apportant aide et soutien aux entreprises et aux chercheurs d’emplois dans nos 18 municipalités.  Une excellente visibilité pour votre entreprise puisque le Salon de l’emploi du Pontiac est un évènement local populaire promu par les radios locales, plusieurs journaux ainsi que nos médias sociaux. Une opportunité de faire partie d’une vision économique prospère et de joindre la perspective commune – faire fructifier notre belle région en embauchant des talents locaux.
Réservez tôt – Pour ce faire, veuillez compléter et retourner le formulaire de confirmation (en pièce jointe) d’ici vendredi, le 19 septembre prochain. Pour toute question ou clarification, n’hésitez pas de nous contacter à l’adresse salondelemploi@cjepontiac.ca.
Nous communiquerons avec vous prochainement pour valider que ce message important s’est rendu à bon port et discuter de vos éventuels besoins. Préparez votre plan d’action de recrutement immédiat ou futur – Nous sommes là pour vous aider!
À très bientôt.
The Carrefour Jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac (CJEP) is pleased to invite you to benefit from its major virtual recruitment event this coming October 15th, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.  Take advantage of this perfect opportunity to access our networks to meet your workforce needs – all sectors combined, and for free.
The Job Fair is an important opportunity for our community and for businesses in the Pontiac. Each year, the event facilitates hiring in more than 30 local businesses by offering hundreds of local job opportunities. A great partnership made possible thanks to your participation!
Once again this fall, CJEP intends to surpass this success by adapting the approach to the needs of businesses and job seekers. For this reason, CJEP is maintaining the virtual format as per expressed by the vast majority of our participating companies and partners in recent surveys. This technology facilitates the process for everyone by limiting travel and maximizing the use of time. Note that CJEP offers training and technical support for this process on the CJEP platform.
Furthermore, the CJEP is there to support you and offers free assistance in drafting job offers, which will simplify the preparatory work associated with the Job Fair.
The CJEP creates community synergy by providing help and support to businesses and job seekers in our 18 municipalities.  Excellent visibility for your business since the Pontiac Job Fair is a popular local event promoted by local radio, several newspapers and our social media. An opportunity to be part of a thriving economic vision and join the common perspective – Make the most of our beautiful region by hiring local talent.
Book early. To do so, please complete and return the Confirmation Form (attached) by Friday, September 19th. For any questions or clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact us at salondelemploi@cjepontiac.ca.
We will contact you shortly to ensure that this important message has reached its destination and discuss your possible needs. Prepare your immediate or future recruitment action plan – We are here to help!
Talk to you soon.
Meet the Candidates: Pontiac Centre

Meet the Candidates: Pontiac Centre

October 15, 2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 15th at Bowers Restaurant in Mansfield.

This event is for residents of For Bryson, Campbell’s Bay, L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet, Litchfield, Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield-et-Pontefract.

Meet the Candidates: Pontiac West

Meet the Candidates: Pontiac West

October 16, 2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 16th, La Gare Waltham Station.

This event is for residents of Waltham, Chichester, Sheenboro, L’Isle-aux-Allumettes and Rapides-des-Joachims.

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